
The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype
Release: 1996-05-03·Runtime: 91m·★ 5.3
Comedy
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Atman Entertainment
Fred Berner Films
20th Century Fox
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Corbin Bernsenas Peter Prince
Michael Jaceas Marvin Shabazz
Method Manas Self
Sam Whippleas Artie
Deezer Das Roper's Crony #2
Salli Richardson-Whitfieldas Bambi
Lamont Johnsonas Palace Guard #2
Walter Addisonas Michael Katz
Brad Blaisdellas Press Corps #1
Rick Scarryas White Middle American
Jon Lovitzas Sol
Cheech Marinas Julio Escobar
John Rhys-Daviesas Johnny Windsor
Jamie Foxxas Hassan El Ruk'n
Rocky Carrollas Artemus St. John Saint
Brian Setzeras Self
Nedra Volzas Old Lady
Albert Hallas Roper's Manager
Susan Gibneyas Vivian
Renee Griffinas Angel
Chi McBrideas Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Damon Wayansas James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Stu Nahanas Fight Announcer #1
Alyson Croftas Pretty Young Woman #2
Reno Wilsonas Roper's Crony #3
Jeff Goldblumas Mitchell Kane
Art Evansas Minister
Al Rodrigoas Press Member #1
Bert Sugaras Self
Michael Fairmanas Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Anthony Johnsonas Sultan’s Valet
Samuel L. Jacksonas Rev. Fred Sultan
Peter Bergas Terry Conklin
Phil Buckmanas Lee the DrummerCrew
" />Ron SheltonWriter
" />Doug ColemanStunts
" />Joshua DonenProducer
" />Ronald Víctor GarcíaDirector of Photography
" />Eileen Mack KnightCasting
" />Fred BernerProducer
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Reginald HudlinDirector
" />Tony HendraWriter
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer